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CogmindVSJupiter Hell Classic

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Cogmind

Cogmind

StrategyIndieEarly AccessAdventureRPG
Quality
76Popularity
26Value
52
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 70 days
$24.99
Buy Now
VS
Jupiter Hell Classic

Jupiter Hell Classic

StrategyIndieEarly AccessRPG
Quality
75Popularity
19Value
50
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 19 days
$14.99
Buy Now

Winner

Cogmind wins 6 of 11 head-to-head metrics.

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

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6
Cogmind
6 of 11 metrics
Jupiter Hell Classic
5 of 11 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$24.99 -
$14.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$22.49 -
$12.74 Wins
Sales Frequency
7 price changes -
13 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
95.6% positive
95.6% positive
Total Steam Reviews
1.6K Wins
226 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.5K Wins
216 -
Negative Steam Reviews
68 -
10 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
16 Wins
5 -
Steam Recommendations
1.5K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
474 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
1 language Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Oct 2017 -
Aug 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleCogmind

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Wait for SaleJupiter Hell Classic

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Cogmind
Jupiter Hell Classic

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Cogmind

Cogmind

1 Store
Steam
Steam$24.99Buy Now
Jupiter Hell Classic

Jupiter Hell Classic

1 Store
Steam
Steam$14.99Buy Now

Cogmind

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

96% positive (1,551 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
1,551 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$24.99 — mid-range price
Near historical low ($22.49)

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-43% player decline
13 concurrent players — niche audience

Jupiter Hell Classic

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

96% positive (226 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
226 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$14.99 — reasonable price
Historical low: $11.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

6 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsCogmindJupiter Hell Classic
Release Date
October 16, 2017
August 13, 2025
Developers
Grid Sage Games
ChaosForge
Publishers
Grid Sage Games
Hyperstrange
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
474
Which is better: Cogmind or Jupiter Hell Classic?

Cogmind won the comparison against Jupiter Hell Classic based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Cogmind worth buying over Jupiter Hell Classic?

Based on the metrics, Cogmind won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Cogmind currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 10:26 AM UTC

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